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Chinese New Year Treat Topper

Chinese New Year Treat Topper

Wish friends and family a healthy and prosperous new year with this fun Year of the Pig treat topper. Or, […]

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Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Construction paper and paintable stamps make this great fan for Chinese New Year. A fun project for young ones as […]

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Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

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Cardboard Tube Snake

Cardboard Tube Snake

These cute snakes couldn’t be easier! Paint, cut and decorate your way to a fun and colorful snake, perfect for […]

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Paper Tiger

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

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Cardboard Tube Fire Breathing Dragon

Cardboard Tube Fire Breathing Dragon

Another great recycling project that uses cardboard tubes, paint and tissue paper. Use the fire breathing dragons to celebrate Chinese […]

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Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns

Create elegant paper lanterns to decorate for the holidays. Pair them with battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

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Rooster Marshmallows

Rooster Marshmallows

Turn a marshmallow into a rooster with just a few easy steps. They’re great for Chinese New Year, a barnyard-themed […]

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Chinese New Year Rooster

Chinese New Year Rooster

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with this fabulous bird made from foam, paint, and feathers. Make it year-round for a […]

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How to Draw a Dragon

How to Draw a Dragon

Follow the simple steps to learn how to draw a dragon. It’s fun for Chinese New Year or any time.

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Sheep Cupcakes

Sheep Cupcakes

These delicious cupcakes are decorated like roly-poly sheep. They’re lots of fun for Easter, a farm-themed party, the Chinese Year of […]

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Oreo Lamb Lollipops

Oreo Lamb Lollipops

These adorable lamps are made from Oreo cookies that are dipped in white chocolate and coated in tiny marshmallows. They’re […]

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Year of the Monkey Banner

Year of the Monkey Banner

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fabulous Year of the Monkey brush painting banner. It’s easy to make and fun […]

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Monkey Noise Makers

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

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Decorative Flower Knot

Decorative Flower Knot

Celebrate Chinese New Year by trying this traditional knot-tying craft. It symbolizes prosperity and success.

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Paper Fortune Cookies

Paper Fortune Cookies

Make easy and fun paper fortune cookies. They’re great for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or any time.

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Year of the Horse Paper Cutting

Year of the Horse Paper Cutting

Decorate for the Year of the Horse with this paper cutting project. The printable makes it fun and easy.

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Papercut Double Happiness

Papercut Double Happiness

Use the printable template to cut Xi, the character that means double happiness. It is perfect for the New Year, […]

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Chinese New Year Paper Plate Lantern

Chinese New Year Paper Plate Lantern

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fun and festive paper lantern craft that is made using a paper plate and […]

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Rope Horse Craft

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

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Paper Plate Horse

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. A fun project to celebrate the Year […]

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How to Draw a Horse

How to Draw a Horse

Follow the simple steps in this printable to draw a horse. Perfect as an activity to celebrate the Chinese Year […]

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Peanut Butter Potstickers

Peanut Butter Potstickers

Can you believe these sweet little potstickers are actually peanut butter sandwiches with chocolate dipping sauce?! What a fun snack […]

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Felt Dumplings

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

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Plum Blossom Tree

Plum Blossom Tree

Using a Styrofoam ball for the base and pipe cleaners for the tree, you can make this pretty plum blossoms […]

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Paper Plate Rabbit

Paper Plate Rabbit

Paper Plate Rabbit This cute rabbit made from paper plates has moveable parts! It can be made as a spring […]

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Ox Pin or Magnet

Ox Pin or Magnet

Ox Pin or Magnet There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and one is the ox. Make this cute […]

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Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

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Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Celebrate the Year of the Tiger or plan a fun craft for a zoo-themed party with this cute paper bag tiger. […]

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Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

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Chinese Orange Tray

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

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Chinese New Year Door Hanger

Chinese New Year Door Hanger

Welcome good fortune into your home this year by making this fun door hanger for Chinese New Year! A glittery […]

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Paper Snake

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

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Felt Fortune Cookies

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

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Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

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Salt Dough Oranges

Salt Dough Oranges

In Chinese, the word ‘orange’ sounds like ‘Ji’, which translates to ‘good luck’. In some areas of China, it is […]

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Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your own Chinese lantern and decorate it with glittery gold […]

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Chinese Dragon Treats

Chinese Dragon Treats

Rice Krispie Treats and Fruit Roll Ups are used to make these friendly dragons. Serve them for Chinese New Year […]

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Chinese Dragon Puppet

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun getting their hands messy with this fun painting project. Wave these glittery, red dragon […]

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Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Decorate your home with these lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Cardboard tubes, paint and streamers are all that’s […]

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Chinese Tiger Hand Drum

Chinese Tiger Hand Drum

Drum up some fun for the Chinese New Year with these tiger hand drums! Grab some paper plates and markers […]

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Chinese Lanterns

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns by […]

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Handprint Chinese Dragon

Handprint Chinese Dragon

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with these brightly colored handprint Chinese dragons. Colored construction paper and your child’s […]

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3D Paper Lantern Picture

3D Paper Lantern Picture

This clever craft turns paper baking cups into pretty lanterns! Hang the pictures around the house to decorate for the […]

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Chinese Dragon Puppet

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Add this colorful Chinese dragon puppet to your decorations on January 23 as you celebrate the “Year of the Dragon” […]

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Chinese Good Fortune Cupcakes

Chinese Good Fortune Cupcakes

Add to the festivities for Chinese New Year by serving these good fortune cupcakes. Celebrate the year of the dragon […]

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Chinese Lantern Cookies

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Share these Chinese lantern cookies with friends and family as you celebrate Chinese New Years. These pretty red and yellow […]

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Festive Ribbon Dragon

Festive Ribbon Dragon

These colorful ribbon dragons will add a festive touch to your Chinese New Year celebrations. The kids can parade around […]

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Fortune Cookie Decoration

Fortune Cookie Decoration

Celebrate Chinese New Year with these felt fortune cookie decorations. Make enough for your friends and family. Be sure to […]

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